Re: [RFC PATCH 4/5] selftest/x86: Fix sysret_rip with ENDBR

From: Thomas Gleixner
Date: Thu May 21 2020 - 17:35:07 EST


Yu-cheng Yu <yu-cheng.yu@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Insert endbr64 to assembly code of sysret_rip.

This changelog explains what the patch does, but not the WHY. It also
lacks any information why this is harmless for !CET enabled systems.

> Signed-off-by: Yu-cheng Yu <yu-cheng.yu@xxxxxxxxx>
> ---

Please consult Dave Hansen about the void between your Signed-off-by
and the '---' line.

Thanks,

tglx